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WHEREAS, on August 24 2004 the Crty Council authorized the Crty to receive and consider
bids for gas well development on City-owned property located near Alliance Airport and at the
Gateway Quanah Parker and Tandy Hills parks, and
WHEREAS, due to the technical nature of oil and gas drilling leases and the bid process related
to gas drilling on city owned property this project requires the expertise of someone specialized in the
field of oil and gas drilling; and
WHEREAS, the firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman have extensive experience m the area of oil and
gas drilling and related legal issues.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
That the engagement of the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman as outside legal counsel be
confirmed pursuant to Section 3 Chapter VI of the City Charter in order to provide legal consultation to
the City Attorney's Office concerning the review of gas leases and the bid documents related to gas
drilling on crty owned property
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That the Crty Manager be authorized to compensate the law firm of Kelly Hart & Hallman m the
amount not to exceed $10 000 00 which represents payment in full for such service.
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APPROVED
CITY COUNCIL
APR 1 2 2005
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City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas
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• City of Fort Worfh, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCIL ACTION Approved on 4/12/2005 Resolution No. 3186-04-2005
DATE Tuesday April 12 2005
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REFERENCE NO **G-14742
SUBJECT
Adopt Resolution Authorizing Employment of Outside Legal Counsel for Consultation Services
and Document Review with Regard to Oil and Gas Leases within the City Limits
RECOMMENDATION.
It is recommended that the City Council•
1 Retain Don C Plattsmier and the law firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman as outside counsel pursuant to
Chapter VI Section 3 of the City Charter to provide consultation services and bid document review with
regard to oil and gas leases within the city limits,
2 Adopt the attached resolution fixing in advance as far as practicable that the sum to be paid to Kelly
dart and Hallman shall not exceed a total sum of $10 000 00• and
3 Authorize the City Manager to execute a Professional Services Contract with Kelly Hart and Hallman
for a sum not to exceed $10 000 00
DISCUSSION
On August 24 2004 the City Council authorized the City to receive and consider bids for gas well
development on city-owned property located in Gateway Quanah Parker and Tandy Hills Parks and near
Alliance Airport.
Due to the technical nature of oil and gas leases and the bid process related to gas drilling on city-owned
property this project requires the expertise of legal counsel specialized in the field of oil and gas leases.
Don Plattsmier and the law firm of Kelly Hart and Hallman have extensive experience in the area of oil and
gas drilling and related legal issues and will assist the legal staff in reviewing the bid forms and gas leases
for the City
On January 5 2005 the City Council authorized a gas well development lease for the three east side parks,
resulting in lease bonus revenues that will be used to fund these legal services.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current operating budget, as appropriated of
the Risk Management Fund
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TO Fund/Account/Centers
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FROM Fund/Account/Centers
FE71 538110 0137121 $10.000.00
Submitted for Cit~Manager's Office by: Richard Zavala (Acting) (6222)
Originating Department Head. David Yett (7623)
Additional Information Contact: Sarah Fullenwider (7619)
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